It may be a classic now, but back then, I'd bet there was some target market, at some compromise price point to make the company money. Just twenty to thirty years earlier, I think it could be argued that Winchester put a whole lot more effort into each rifle. I think that picture shows the company was bending to the winds of increasing machine production. Harley? I can recall them nameplating two stroke Italian trail bikes to survive by the skin of their teeth. I think some of these names made it because they did what it took to sell stuff, and couldn't afford to sit around and pat themselves on the back. Only thoughts, I do like your rifle, looks nice and clean.
